It was supposed to be a girlfriend getaway, but a weekend trip to a desert yoga festival transformed my mind, body and skepticism about the benefits of the ancient practice, of which I knew virtually ...

Want to work harder towards awakening your spirituality? Opt for Karma yoga. This yoga focuses on achieving ultimate harmony. Deeply rooted in Indian philosophy, this practice has transcended time. It ...

The Bhagavad Gita speaks of four paths to spiritual fulfilment: Karma Yoga (the path of action), Jnana Yoga (the path of ...

In Bhakti Yoga, zodiac signs uniquely express devotion. Aries shows fervour, Taurus serenity, Gemini versatility, Cancer compassion, Leo grandeur, Virgo precision. Libra adds harmony, Scorpio ...

Ramanuja has propounded the path of Saranagati and Prapatti as most efficacious in the attainment of salvation. When one seeks surrender at the Lord’s feet with a heart full of love and devotion to ...

A.M. Bhattacharyya, Hindu adviser of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council: Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means "union," by extension "union with God." Hindu scripture, Gita, talks about different ...

Yoga is a science of spirituality that is deeply rooted in both psychology and metaphysics. In fact, it harkens back to the ancient, pre-Cartesian meaning of psychology - the study (logos) of the ...

Hindus choose the different types of yoga they practise depending on the stage they are at in their life: Type of yoga Explanation Jnana yoga The path of wisdom. Jnana yoga is a disciplined type of ...

The origins of yoga can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, as suggested by archaeological findings. The Vedas, ancient scriptures, mention early forms of yoga as rituals and spiritual ...